Authors use wordplay for a variety of reasons. Some of which include a want to set a tone or a want to emphasize. Wordplaymakes writings more interesting as well. It tells a story in fun and abstract ways. Some of the greatest and most well known authors go crazy with all of the different types including alliteration, pun, personification, repetition and more.
Appeal to senses and audience connection is generally what authors try to do when using all examples of wordplay. Shakespeare had a vast amount of works with many different genres. Whether it was a tragedy like Romeo and Juliet, or a happy writing like Sonnet 18, he maintained a specific tone using wordplay. People nowadays say that audiences who see plays now, go to watch, while audiences during Shakespeare's time, went to hear the play. There was no lighting or special effects and all plays were performed during the day. Shakespeare had to use his words to tell the story in substitution for the lack of scenery. Dr. Seus used a lot of assonance in The Cat in the Hat, which made it a much more kid friendly read. Public speakers are simply oral authors. If one looks past Hitler’s actions, they will see that he was a motivational speaker. He used plenty of repetitive statements. In his declaration of war on the United States, he stated, “…he tries to disturb this German Front, to undermine the resistance of our people, to weaken the authority of the regime, to sabotage the achievements of the Home Front, he shall die for it! Many puns can be found in Alice in Wonderland. Lewis Carroll uses them because it adds humor but expresses an idea at the same time.
To sum up, words can convey a much more enjoyable experience when used in these ways. Authors have learned this and exploited the idea, using it wherever they feel necessary. From Shakespeare, to Hitler, to Lewis Carroll, all of these men have understood how to connect with their audience, and much of the connection is definitely made through wordplay.
Appeal to senses and audience connection is generally what authors try to do when using all examples of wordplay. Shakespeare had a vast amount of works with many different genres. Whether it was a tragedy like Romeo and Juliet, or a happy writing like Sonnet 18, he maintained a specific tone using wordplay. People nowadays say that audiences who see plays now, go to watch, while audiences during Shakespeare's time, went to hear the play. There was no lighting or special effects and all plays were performed during the day. Shakespeare had to use his words to tell the story in substitution for the lack of scenery. Dr. Seus used a lot of assonance in The Cat in the Hat, which made it a much more kid friendly read. Public speakers are simply oral authors. If one looks past Hitler’s actions, they will see that he was a motivational speaker. He used plenty of repetitive statements. In his declaration of war on the United States, he stated, “…he tries to disturb this German Front, to undermine the resistance of our people, to weaken the authority of the regime, to sabotage the achievements of the Home Front, he shall die for it! Many puns can be found in Alice in Wonderland. Lewis Carroll uses them because it adds humor but expresses an idea at the same time.
To sum up, words can convey a much more enjoyable experience when used in these ways. Authors have learned this and exploited the idea, using it wherever they feel necessary. From Shakespeare, to Hitler, to Lewis Carroll, all of these men have understood how to connect with their audience, and much of the connection is definitely made through wordplay.